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Product Name : SULFUR
Classified as hazardous

1. Identification
GHS Product SULFUR
Identifier
Company Name CHEM-SUPPLY PTY LTD (ABN 19 008 264 211)
Address 38 - 50 Bedford Street GILLMAN
SA 5013 Australia
Telephone/Fax Tel: (08) 8440-2000
Number Fax: (08) 8440-2001
Recommended use Sulfuric acid manufacture, paper and pulp manufacture, carbon disulfide, rubber vulcanization,
of the chemical and detergents, petroleum refining, dyes and chemicals, drugs and pharmaceuticals, explosives,
restrictions on use insecticides, rodent repellents, soil conditioner, fungicide, coating for controlled-release fertilisers,
nucleating agent for photographic film, cement sealant, binder and asphalt extender in road paving, base
material for low-temperature mortars, and laboratory reagent.
Other Names Name Product Code
SULFUR Small Pastilles ST262
SULFUR Roll ST053
Brimstone
Flowers of sulfur
SULFUR LR SL006
SULFUR TG ST006
Additional Sulfur is not subject to the provisions of the Australian Dangerous Goods Code entry Sulfur UN 1350
Information when it is transported in quantities of less than 400 kg per package, or when it has been formed to a
specific shape (e.g. prills, granules, pellets, pastilles or flakes).
Sulfur is not subject to the provisions of the International Maritime Dangerous Goods Code entry Sulfur
UN 1350 when it has been formed to a specific shape (e.g. prills, granules, pellets, pastilles or flakes).
Other Information EMERGENCY CONTACT NUMBER: +61 08 8440 2000
Business hours: 8:30am to 5:00pm, Monday to Friday.

Chem-Supply Pty Ltd does not warrant that this product is suitable for any use or purpose. The user
must ascertain the suitability of the product before use or application intended purpose. Preliminary
testing of the product before use or application is recommended. Any reliance or purported reliance
upon Chem-Supply Pty Ltd with respect to any skill or judgement or advice in relation to the suitability of
this product of any purpose is disclaimed. Except to the extent prohibited at law, any condition implied by
any statute as to the merchantable quality of this product or fitness for any purpose is hereby excluded.
This product is not sold by description. Where the provisions of Part V, Division 2 of the Trade Practices
Act apply, the liability of Chem-Supply Pty Ltd is limited to the replacement of supply of equivalent goods
or payment of the cost of replacing the goods or acquiring equivalent goods.
2. Hazard Identification
GHS classification Flammable Solids: Category 2
of the Skin Corrosion/Irritation: Category 2
substance/mixture
Signal Word (s) WARNING
Hazard Statement H228 Flammable solid.
(s) H315 Causes skin irritation.
Pictogram (s) Exclamation mark, Flame

Precautionary P210 Keep away from heat/sparks/open flames/hot surfaces. – No smoking.

statement – P264 Wash thoroughly after handling.
Prevention P280 Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection.
Precautionary P302+P352 IF ON SKIN: Wash with plenty of soap and water.
statement – P332+P313 If skin irritation occurs: Get medical advice/attention.
Response P362 Take off contaminated clothing and wash before reuse.
P370+P378 In case of fire: Use dry chemical, CO2, water spray or foam.
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3. Composition/information on ingredients
Chemical Solid
Characterization
Ingredients Name CAS Proportion Hazard Symbol Risk Phrase
Sulfur 7704-34-9 100 % Xi, F R36/38, R11
4. First-aid measures
Inhalation If inhaled, remove from contaminated area to fresh air immediately. Apply artificial respiration if not
breathing. If breathing is difficult, give oxygen. Get medical aid if cough or other symptoms appear.
Ingestion Rinse mouth thoroughly with water immediately. Give plenty of water to drink. Do not induce vomiting.
Seek medical attention.
Skin Wash with plenty of soap and water. Remove contaminated clothing and wash before re-use. Seek
immediate medical advice.
Eye contact Immediately irrigate with copious quantity of water for at least 15 minutes. Eyelids to be held open.
Seek medical attention.
First Aid Facilities Maintain eyewash fountain and safety shower in work area.
Advice to Doctor Treat symptomatically or consult a Poisons Information Centre.
Other Information For advice, contact the National Poisons Information Centre (Phone Australia 13 11 26New Zealand
0800 764 766) or a doctor.
5. Fire-fighting measures
Hazards from Librates toxic fumes in fire (sulfur oxides, hydrogen sulfide gas).
Combustion
Products
Specific Methods Small fire: Use dry chemical, CO2, water spray or foam.
Large fire: Use water spray, fog or foam.
If safe to do so, move undamaged containers from fire area. Cool containers with flooding quantities of
water until well after fire is out.
Specific hazards May be ignited by friction, heat, sparks or flame. Vapours, dust, borings or turnings may form
arising from the combustible mixtures with air. May burn fiercely. May re-ignite after fire is extinguished. Fire may
chemical produce irritating, poisonous and/or corrosive gases. Containers may explode when heated. Runoff may
pollute waterways. May be transported in a molten form. Solids may melt and flow when heated or
involved in a fire.
Hazchem Code 1Z
Precautions in Wear SCBA and chemical splash suit. Structural firefighter's uniform may provide limited protection.
connection with Fire
6. Accidental release measures
Spills & Disposal Eliminate all ignition sources (no smoking, flares, sparks or flames) within at least 15m. Do not touch or
walk through spilled material. Prevent entry into waterways, drains or confined areas. Obtain expert
advice on use of water as spilled material may be water-reactive. Prevent dust cloud. Use clean
non-sparking tools to collect absorbed material and place it into loosely-covered metal or plastic
containers for later disposal. SEEK EXPERT ADVICE ON HANDLING AND DISPOSAL.
Personal Avoid substance contact. Avoid generation of dusts: do not inhale dusts. Ensure supply of fresh air in
Precautions enclosed rooms.
Personal Protection Wear protective clothing specified for normal operations (see Section 8)
Clean-up Methods - Sweep up (avoid generating dust) and remove to a suitable, clearly labelled container for disposal in
Small Spillages accordance with local regulations.
Clean-up Methods - Seek expert advice on handling and disposal.
Large Spillages
7. Handling and storage
Precautions for Safe Avoid generation or accumulation of dusts. Avoid prolonged or repeated contact with skin, eyes and
Handling clothing . Take precautionary measures against static discharges. Use in well ventilated areas away
from all ignition sources. In case of insufficient ventilation, wear suitable respiratory equipment.
Contaminated clothing should be removed and washed before reuse.

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Conditions for safe Store away from sources of heat or ignition. Store away from combustible materials. Store in well
storage, including ventilated area. Store in a cool dry place out of direct sunlight. Avoid contact with incompatible materials
any that support combustion such as strong oxidising agents. Keep containers securely sealed and
incompatabilities protected against physical damage.
Other Information A bulk cargo of sulfur has a liability to dust discharge during cleaning. Explosion may be avoided by
preventing the atmosphere becoming dust-laden by adequate ventilation or by hosing-down instead of
sweeping.
8. Exposure controls/personal protection
Other Exposure A time weighted average (TWA) concentration for an 8 hour day, and 5 day week has not been
Information established by Safe Work Australia for this product. There is a blanket limit of 10 mg/m³ for dusts or
mists when limits have not otherwise been established.
Appropriate In industrial situations maintain the concentrations values below the TWA. This may be achieved by
engineering controls process modification, use of local exhaust ventilation, capturing substances at the source, or other
methods.
Respiratory Where ventilation is not adequate, respiratory protection may be required. Avoid breathing dust, vapours
Protection or mists. Respiratory protection should comply with AS 1716 - Respiratory Protective Devices and be
selected in accordance with AS 1715 - Selection, Use and Maintenance of Respiratory Protective
Devices. Filter capacity and respirator type depends on exposure levels. In event of emergency or
planned entry into unknown concentrations a positive pressure, full-facepiece SCBA should be used. If
respiratory protection is required, institute a complete respiratory protection program including selection,
fit testing, training, maintenance and inspection.
Eye Protection The use of a face shield, chemical goggles or safety glasses with side shield protection as appropriate.
Must comply with Australian Standards AS 1337 and be selected and used in accordance with AS 1336.
Hand Protection Hand protection should comply with AS 2161, Occupational protective gloves - Selection, use and
maintenance.
Recommendation: Rubber or plastic gloves.
Personal Protective Final choice of personal protective equipment will depend on individual circumstances and/or according
Equipment to risk assessments undertaken.
Footwear Safety boots in industrial situations is advisory, foot protection should comply with AS 2210,
Occupational protective footwear - Guide to selection, care and use.
Body Protection Clean clothing or protective clothing should be worn, preferably with an apron. Clothing for protection
against chemicals should comply with AS 3765 Clothing for Protection Against Hazardous Chemicals.
Hygiene Measures Always wash hands before smoking, eating or using the toilet. Wash contaminated clothing and other
protective equipment before storing or re-using.
9. Physical and chemical properties
Form Solid
Appearance Yellow powder, granules, flakes, discs, pastilles or roll.
Odour Pure sulfur is odorless, but traces of hydrocarbon impurity may impart an oily and/or rotten egg odor.
Melting Point 113-119 °C
Boiling Point 444 - 445 °C
Solubility in Water Insoluble.
Solubility in Organic Soluble in toluene, carbon disulfide, carbon tetrachloride and benzene. Slightly soluble in acetone, ether,
Solvents alcohol.
Specific Gravity 1.96 - 2.07
Vapour Pressure < 0.01 hPa (20 °C)
Vapour Density 8.9
(Air=1)
Flash Point 160°C closed cup.
Flammability Flammable solid category 2.
Auto-Ignition 235 °C
Temperature
Explosion Limit - 40 % vol
Upper
Explosion Limit - 1 % vol
Lower
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Explosion Sulfur is a poor conductor or electricity causing charges of static electricity to build up during transport or
Properties processing. Static discharge may lead to ignition of sulfur dust.
Sulfur may cause an explosion upon contact with ammonia, ammonia nitrate, ammonium perchlorate,
tetraphenyllead, stannic iodide with sodium, sodium, phosphorus, iodine pentaoxide, potassium
perchlorate. Combination of finely divided sulfur and finely divided bromates (also chlorates or iodates)
of barium, calcium, magnesium, potassium, sodium or zinc will explode with heat, percussion and
sometimes, light friction.
Molecular Weight 32.06
Other Information Refractive index: 2.038

10. Stability and reactivity

Reactivity Risk of dust explosion.
Chemical Stability Stable under normal use conditons.
Conditions to Avoid Exposure to moisture. Heat, flames, ignition sources and incompatibles.
Incompatible Alkali metals, alkaline earth metals, metals, metallic oxides, non metals, nonmetallic oxides, fluorine,
Materials halogen-halogen compounds, oxidizing agents, peroxi compounds, nitrites, hydrides, nitrides, carbides,
sulfides, lithium silicide, silicon compounds, carbon disulfide, ethers, acetylidene, organic nitro
compoundswith mineral acids and oxidizing agent (formed could be: sulfuric acid)violent reactions
possible with: chlorates, nitrates, perchlorates and permanganates.
Hazardous Sulfur oxides.
Decomposition
Products
Possibility of Can react violently with halogens, carbides, halogenates, halogenites, zinc, uranium, tin, sodium, lithium,
hazardous reactions nickel, palladium, gadolinium, phosphorus, potassium, indium, calcium, boron, aluminium, ammonia,
ammonium nitrate, ammonium perchlorate, chlorine dioxide, potassium permanganate, silver nitrate,
silver oxide and sodium hydride.
Forms explosive and sensitive mixtures with most oxidising substances such as chlorates, nitrates,
perchlorates or permanganates.
Hazardous Will not occur.
Polymerization
Other Information Transitions temperature, between alpha and beta crystalline forms, is ~ 95 °C. The conversion is slow.

11. Toxicological Information

Acute Toxicity - Oral LD50 (rat): > 5000 mg/kg
Acute Toxicity - LD50 (rabbit): > 2000 mg/kg
Dermal
Acute Toxicity - LC50 (rat): > 9.23 mg/l/4 h.
Inhalation
Ingestion May be harmful if ingestion. May cause gastrointestinal tract irriation with symptoms including nausea,
vomiting and diarrhea. Poorly absorbed. Ingestion of large amounts may cause sore throat, headache,
nausea and possible unconsciousness in severe cases. May be converted to toxic hydrogen sulfide in
the intestines. Excessive amounts that are ingested may affect the central nervous system, behaviour
and kidneys.
Inhalation May be harmful if inhaled. Inhalation of dusts causes irriation to the mucous membranes and upper
respiratory tract. Inhalation of sulfur causes irritation to the mucous membranes of the respiratory tract
(nose, throat and lungs), causing coughing, sneezing, wheezing and laboured breathing. Inflammation of
the respiratory tract may result in bronchitis, pulmonary edema, pneumonia, asthma. However, this
reaction is potentially reversible and leaves no scar tissue.
Skin May cause irritation, rash and dermatitis.
Eye Contact causes irritation to the eyes. Symptoms include of tearing, redness, pain, burning, scratchy
discomfort and blurred vision. Prolonged or repeated exposure may lead to possible eye damage.
Carcinogenicity No evidence of carcinogenic properties.
Chronic Effects Chronic exposure may lead to irritation of mucous membranes, chronic bronchitis, emphysema and
bronchial asthma. May cause possible skin sensitization and permanent eye damage (clouding of lens
and chronic irritation).
Serious eye Eye irritation (human): 8 ppm.
damage/irritation

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Mutagenicity No evidence of mutagenic properties.

12. Ecological information

Acute Toxicity - Fish LC50 (Br. rerio): 866 mg/l/96 h.
Acute Toxicity - EC50 (Daphnia magna): > 10000 mg/l/24 h.
Daphnia
Acute Toxicity - EC50 (activated sludge): 1900 mg/l/3 h.
Bacteria
Acute Toxicity - EC50 (Protozoa, Tetrahymen pyriformis): 0.16 mg/l/24 h.
Other Organisms
13. Disposal considerations
Disposal Whatever cannot be saved for recovery or recycling should be disposed of according to relevant local,
Considerations state and federal government regulations.

14. Transport information

Transport Dangerous Goods of Class 4.1 Flammable Solids, are incompatible in a placard load with any of the
Information following: - Class 1, Class 2.1, Class 4.2, Class 5 and Class 7
U.N. Number 1350
UN proper shipping SULFUR
name
Transport hazard 4.1
class(es)
Hazchem Code 1Z
Packaging Method 3.8.4.1
Packing Group III
EPG Number 4A1
IERG Number 20

15. Regulatory information

Regulatory Listed in the Australian Inventory of Chemical Substances (AICS).
Information
Poisons Schedule Not Scheduled

16. Other Information

Date of preparation September 2009.
or last revision of
SDS
Literature 'Standard for the Uniform Scheduling of Medicines and Poisons No. 4', Commonwealth of Australia,
References June 2013.
Lewis, Richard J. Sr. 'Hawley's Condensed Chemical Dictionary 13th. Ed.', Rev., John Wiley and Sons,
Inc., NY, 1997.
National Road Transport Commission, 'Australian Code for the Transport of Dangerous Goods by Road
and Rail 7th. Ed.', 2007.
'Labelling of Hazardous Workplace Chemicals, Code of Proctice' Safe Work Australia.
Standards Australia, 'SAA/SNZ HB 76:2010 Dangerous Goods - Initial Emergency Response Guide',
Standards Australia/Standards New Zealand, 2010.
Safe Work Australia, 'Approved Criteria for Classifying Hazardous Substances [NOHSC:1008(2004)]'.
Safe Work Australia, 'Hazardous Substances Information System, 2005'.
Safe Work Australia, 'National Code of Practice for the Labelling of Safe Work Hazardous Substances
(2011)'.
Safe Work Australia, 'National Exposure Standards for Atmospheric Contaminants in the Occupational
Environment [NOHSC:1003(1995)]'.
Contact Paul McCarthy Ph. (08) 8440 2000 DISCLAIMER STATEMENT:
Person/Point All information provided in this data sheet or by our technical representatives is compiled from the best
knowledge available to us. However, since data, safety standards and government regulations are
subject to change and the conditions of handling and use, or misuse, are beyond our control, we make
no warranty either expressed or implied, with respect to the completeness or accuracy to the information
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